Maitake Mushrooms (Grifola frondosa)
Maitake mushrooms are believed to be originated in Japan and North America and they
are still very popular in Japan. In Japanese language, the word ‘Maitake’ means "dancing
mushroom", a name given due to its growing characteristics; they are perennial fungi and often
grow in the same place in succession and occur in clusters at the base of the trees. Common
names of Maitake mushrooms are Hen-of-the-Woods, Ram's Head and Sheep's Head.
Nutritional value of 100 grams of raw Maitake mushrooms is given below:
Proximates
Water(g) 90.37
Energy(kcal) 31
Protein (g) 1.94
Total lipid (fat) (g) 0.19
Carbohydrate, by difference(g) 6.97
Fiber, total dietary(g) 2.7
Sugars, total(g) 2.07
Minerals
Calcium, Ca(mg) 1
Iron, Fe(mg) 0.3
Magnesium, Mg(mg) 10
Phosphorus, P(mg) 74
Potassium, K(mg) 204
Sodium, Na(mg) 1
Zinc, Zn(mg) 0.75
Vitamins
Thiamin(mg) 0.146
Riboflavin (mg) 0.242
Niacin(mg) 6.585
Vitamin B-6(mg) 0.056
Folate, DFE a (mcg_DFE) 21
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) (mg) 0.01
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) µ g 28.1
Vitamin D IU 1123
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated (g) 0.03
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated(g) 0.03
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated(g) 0.09
Cholesterol(mg) 0
Ergosterol = 72 mg/100 g.
Source: USDA Nutrient Database